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Product & Footwear Designer/Developer
Jay Hung
San Francisco, CA
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About
- More than 7 years global experience in design and sourcing industry in both the US and Asia
- Strong experience on communicating with oversea clients, facotries, suppliers, and vendors.
- Knowledgeable on material (leather, textile, synthetic PU, rubber, EVA, and TPR) and process (screen, digital, and sublimation printing / compression and injection molding).
- Detail oriented and be able to prioritize tasks and work under pressure.
- Fully proficient in quick hand sketching, Illustrator, Photoshop, CADs, and technical spec sheets.
- Frequently shop to understand market and forecast trends.
- Multilingual: English, Chinese, Cantonese
- Cross-cultural background
Specialties: Product Design & Development/ Footwear Design & Development/ CADs & Technical Spec/ Overseas Sourcing & Production -
Education
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MFA Industerial DesignAcademy of Art University2007 - 20102.5 Year Master of Fine Art program with emphasis on: - Critical thinking - Problem solving - Design process - Sketching and ideation - Quick 3D modeling and rendering - Materials and processes
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BFA Industerial DesignNational Chen Kung University2001 - 20044 Year Bachelor of Industrial Design program with emphasis on: - Design project management - Design theory and design history - Sketching and ideation - Model making
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Experience
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Product and Footwear Design/DevelopNorstar SourcingMar 2011 - Present (15 years 3 months)- Mainly responsible for new design and development projects for SKECHER Mens & Womens Sports/ Boys & Girls USA/ BOBS Division.
- Assist account mangers building CADs and tech packs on special footwear projects for Target, Walmart, Kmart, Matiess, and Payless.
- Work with China development team and factories on all design projects, new construction development, and fitting process
- Manage China development and CAD drawing teams
- Source reliable, competitive, and qualified vendors and factories for both national and international clients,
- Coordinate with division VP on all pre-production and final production processes to insure on time delivery and production quality goals meet customer expectations. -
Footwear Design / FreelanceHong Kong Stunt TeamJan 2011 - Mar 2011 (2 months)- Provided footwear design service for a variety of international footwear brands ranging from athletic to lifestyle.
- Assisted Creative Director in preparing presentation materials, such as concept sketches, Photoshop renderings and tech packs. -
Footwear DesignThe North FaceJun 2009 - May 2010 (11 months)Footwear Design
- Designed wide variety of performance shoe styles for Spring 2011 to help grow running business by 8% and kids footwear by 5%; range includes Alkaline Mid GTX, Alkaline Light, Kid's Alkaline, and Ultra 105 Mid GTX.
- Assisted several side projects, including hiking sockliner, backpack, and shoe sack; developing concept sketches, lineart, colorways, and complete tech packs.
- Helped with few special make-up models and various color Cads for Europe only.
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Jewelry/Package Designer22 Design StudioSep 2007 - Aug 2008 (11 months)Jewelry/Package Design
- Designed a series of cement rings inspired by architecture and urban life.
- Material testing and concept prototype making.
- Develop and display ideas of packaging and exhibition design by 3D modeling and rendering. -
Furniture DesignerUnited Seating Industrial Corp.2006 - 2007 (1 year)- Designed electric motor-driven recliners and chairs for mass transit system.
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Product DesignerFung Tien Electric Co., LtdSep 2003 - Sep 2004 (1 year)3D Modeling for Bike Frame Manufacturing Department
- 3D models of a wide range of bike frames based on 2D blue prints from technical department, and discussed with clients for further design modification.
- Participated in 2004 Euro-Bike Exhibition in Germany, engaged directly with customers, and discovered customer requirements.
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Elsewhere on the Web
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On Coroflot@jayhung, member since 2008
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